web02.fireside.fm Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:33:03 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Writing Tips and Writerly Musings - Episodes Tagged with “Villains” https://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/tags/villains Mon, 09 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Welcome! If you want to hear writing tips from the big names, the medium names, and everyone else, look no further. As a blogger, vlogger, and actively querying fantasy author, I am addicted to attending all the writing panels a person could possibly attend at a convention. We're talking about attending upwards of 25 hours of panels in 3 days. Fortunately for you? I love sharing my copious notes. But, I also get real. I share my writerly musings: my struggles, my failures, and... hopefully, my writing successes. Thanks for listening. Morgan Hazelwood en-us episodic with Morgan Hazelwood Morgan Hazelwood Welcome! If you want to hear writing tips from the big names, the medium names, and everyone else, look no further. As a blogger, vlogger, and actively querying fantasy author, I am addicted to attending all the writing panels a person could possibly attend at a convention. We're talking about attending upwards of 25 hours of panels in 3 days. Fortunately for you? I love sharing my copious notes. But, I also get real. I share my writerly musings: my struggles, my failures, and... hopefully, my writing successes. Thanks for listening. Morgan Hazelwood no writing, blogging, cons, writing tips, nanowrimo, publishing, traditional publishing, querying, query tips Morgan Hazelwood morgan.s.hazelwood@gmail.com 7 Tips for Writing Better Villains http://morganhazelwood.fireside.fm/7-tips-for-better-villains 202a139d-63f3-4d4d-b464-b5a698338420 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Morgan Hazelwood full 3 Morgan Hazelwood There is a difference between an antagonist and a villain. Your story doesn’t need a villain. However, if you’re going to have one, you should have a memorable one 6:21 no There is a difference between an antagonist and a villain. Your story doesn’t need a villain. However, if you’re going to have one, you should have a memorable one Avoid Under-developed villains If you must use a cliche, add a twist Make sure your villain isn't underpowered Villains have flaws Villains don't have to be evil The villain doesn't have to be there in person 7. The villain can be representational Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction... I'm a Blogger (https://morganhazelwood.com) | Vlogger/Youtuber (https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood) Of course, I'm on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/) | Tumblr (https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood) | Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/) | Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/) | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar (https://ko-fi.com/morganhazelwood) Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi. writing tips, writing, books There is a difference between an antagonist and a villain. Your story doesn’t need a villain. However, if you’re going to have one, you should have a memorable one

  1. Avoid Under-developed villains
  2. If you must use a cliche, add a twist
  3. Make sure your villain isn't underpowered
  4. Villains have flaws
  5. Villains don't have to be evil
  6. The villain doesn't have to be there in person

7. The villain can be representational

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  1. Avoid Under-developed villains
  2. If you must use a cliche, add a twist
  3. Make sure your villain isn't underpowered
  4. Villains have flaws
  5. Villains don't have to be evil
  6. The villain doesn't have to be there in person

7. The villain can be representational

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Support Writing Tips and Writerly Musings

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